Ashley EngIn Our HandsWhen my friends discussed politics when I was growing up, I kept silent and just nodded my head. I convinced myself that whatever they…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Ashley EngIt Only Took a Public Health CrisisMy heart leaped when I opened my bill for college this semester. “How could it possibly be so cheap?!” I asked myself. Then I remembered…Aug 2, 2020Aug 2, 2020
Ashley EngThe Dangers of Letting “Social” Mean “Political”I used to think that the term “social” was interchangeable with the term “political.” In other words, avoiding politics meant avoiding…Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
Ashley EngThis conversation is for us too: Anti-Blackness in the Asian American communityWhen the U.S. was still debating the efficacy of facial masks in protecting against COVID-19, I remember begging my mom not to wear one to…Jun 4, 20201Jun 4, 20201
Ashley Eng“Asian American” pt. 2: My RemarksAs you may know, May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month. I only learned of AAPI Heritage month two years ago but…May 30, 2020May 30, 2020
Ashley Eng“Asian American” pt. 1: The Answers1. What do you think of when you hear the term “Asian American?”May 30, 2020May 30, 2020